The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

This unit of competency could be assessed by discussion, relaying how to develop waste management strategies.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the required skills and knowledge specified in this unit.

In particular the person should demonstrate the ability to:

identify waste management options, incorporating OHS compliance and interpreting audit findings

conduct feasibility analysis

develop and present waste management strategies.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge may be conducted in an off-site context. It is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards’ requirements.

Resource implications for assessment include:

work plans and approved specifications

forms and procedures manuals.

Method of assessment

The waste management strategy must meet the objectives of the client and industry expectations in the particular client environment. If the environment is narrowly defined or is not representative of industry needs, it may be necessary to refer to portfolio case studies to assess competency in the development of waste management strategies.

Assessment methods must:

satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Property Services Training Package

include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application

reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles

confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.

Guidance information for assessment

Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.

Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.

This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function, for example:

CPPCMN4006A Facilitate effective workplace relationships

CPPWMT4030A Determine waste management services

CPPWMT5033A Educate public on waste management issues.

Required skills

analytical skills to:

determine appropriate waste management strategies

observe review operations

interpersonal skills to:

manage consultation process

present strategies

management skills to:

conduct strategic problem solving

plan work practices

identify and minimise hazards and risks

organise work methodically

apply quality assurance practices

use information technology to complete tasks

oral communication skills to:

ask questions

listen actively

consult

give instructions

provide strategic information

reading skills to interpret:

plans

complex documentation

written communication skills to:

write reports

prepare complex strategic documentation

critical thinking skills to conduct waste assessment, identifying:

resource needs

hazards and risks

Required knowledge

environmental issues relating to:

life cycle of products: re-new, re-use and recycle

environmental regulations

renewable energy

resources and factors to consider in developing waste management strategy, including:

access to site

environmental issues

location of waste containers

maps of plant or site

OHS procedures

processing methods

production dates and schedules

production inputs and outputs

recycling options

site size

specific site requirements

storage and disposal methods

waste handling

waste hazards

waste outputs

waste recovery routes

waste streams

identification and strategic knowledge of:

waste types, streams and characteristics

waste non-conformances

unanticipated waste

hazardous waste

waste non-conformance procedures

waste containment

waste disposal and recovery routes

OHS requirements relating to:

dangerous goods and hazardous substances

OHS hierarchy of control

resource recovery options relating to:

valuable resources within materials

potential resources to be recovered

waste audit, including:

analysing waste practices

analysing previous audit plans and processes

outlining benefits and outcomes from conducting a waste assessment

types of client waste management surveys and their uses

sampling techniques

waste management provision, including:

organisational requirements and structure, including workplace communication channels and procedures

legislation, regulations and codes of practice applicable to specific waste management functions

waste management options

nature and significance of waste minimisation hierarchy life cycle assessment

organisational pricing schedules

waste management hierarchy

duty of care

impact of recommendations on client processes

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Client requirements may include expectations expressed in:

briefing papers

contract documents

letters

memos

quality assurance documents

tender documents

verbal or written instructions.

Client includes:

all forms of business enterprises in this context, including:

government agencies

internal customers

local governments and councils

private and public companies

residents and ratepayers.

Waste management options may include:

advertising

changed disposal methods

education

employee participation

minimisation

preventative maintenance

process audit

process changes

product and material changes

product scheduling and planning

reclamation

recycling

re-use

waste segregation.

Feasibility of waste management options must include:

commitment to waste avoidance

compliance with legislation

cost-benefit analysis

costs

lead time

process constraints

resource requirements, including equipment and personnel

resources available.

Implementation requirements may include:

education and training

process changes

resource requirements, including:

absorbent material

bunding equipment

camera

collection containers

lifting gear

measurement equipment

personal protective equipment (PPE)

reference manuals

safety barriers and warning signs

sample bench

scales

schedule for implementing strategies.

Waste management strategy may include information on:

feasibility

findings

implementation strategy

recommendations.

Personnel requirements may include:

briefing

knowledge required

licences required

occupational support

skills required

training.

Information in waste management strategy may include:

access to site

environmental issues

location of waste containers

maps of plant or site

OHS procedures

processing methods

production dates and schedules

production inputs and outputs

recycling options

site size

specific site requirements

storage and disposal methods

waste handling

waste hazards

waste outputs

waste recovery routes

waste streams.

Strategy presentation may include the following methods:

formal presentation to appropriate personnel with aids, such as Microsoft PowerPoint

informal discussion with appropriate personnel

distributing handouts.